Enjoy the glory of the Bulgarian Lavender
Do you know that Bulgaria is the biggest producer and exporter of the lavender essential oil in Europe? Whatever is your answer, come to Bulgaria and enjoy with us the Lavender Festival!
Each summer Karlovo is a host of this event, those celebrating the beginning of lavender harvest season. In addition the town is also famous with its Rose Festival, annually held.
Don’t miss this unique, aromatic and unforgettable festival!
Highlights
09:00 Start the lavender harvesting ritual with folklore program and welcoming traditional bread.
10:00 On the town square of “20th of July” enjoy a folklore program where traditional Bulgarian dancers and singers will obsess your heart..
11:00-14:00 Watch the process of lavender oil yielding in old style and besides that don’t miss to taste the lavender cold tea and lavender cookies. Moreover taste the coffee prepared on hot sand and the homemade jam. Enjoy the rich program full of rituals and dancing. Everything takes place in the house of “Buhalov Han”.
At the end make sure to buy some presents for your beloved ones. A plenty products and souvenirs made by lavender and its essential oil are beautifully displayed around.
About this activity
Duration: 4 hours
Tour code: LAVENDER
Ticket price: 35 EURFor group rate please send us a request
Included:
- Participation in the event
- Lavender tea tasting
- Lavender stems
Excluded:
- Meals and drinks
- Transportation
If you need more services to be organized for you, such as transportation, accommodation or a guide/ assistant who speaks your native language, please let us know.
Please kindly note, that during such events everything is fully booked in advance.